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6:53 AM.Business news for 31 July 2025. Audio

6:50 AM.The government is scrapping the oil and gas ban, and in a last-minute move, has handed cleanup cost decisions to ministers. Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Russel Norman spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Another tariff deadline is looming for countries around the world, with Donald Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to come to an end this week. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to… Read more Audio

6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:19 AM.A first-of-its-kind satellite is on its way into orbit after launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in southern India. Cornell University earth scientist Rowena Lohman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:14 AM.Aucklanders are being warned not to go onto beaches or into the water, as the country remains under a tsunami advisory. Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:11 AM.Tsunami warnings and advisories rippled across the Pacific following Wednesday's massive 8.8 quake off eastern Russia - the sixth biggest ever recorded. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps are in control of the first test against Zimbabwe after bowling the hosts out for 149 before reaching 92 without loss at stumps. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.The Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower is set to peak over Aotearoa on Wednesday night. Stardome Observatory and Planetarium astronomer Josh Aoraki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:49 AM.A potato top pie with a centre core of fondant-style cooked potatoes, finished in au gratin layers, has taken out the 27th Bakels Supreme Pie Award. Rosedale Bakery and Cafe owner Sam So spoke to… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Financial pressures are forcing Otago University to look at cutting the number of doctoral scholarships. Otago University Vice Chancellor Grant Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:38 AM.Netball New Zealand has finally secured a broadcast deal for next year's ANZ Premiership, following months of negotiations. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:28 AM.Market Update for 30 July 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.Sir Michael Hill is being mourned by his family and friends, as well the lives he touched through his jewellery empire, the golfing world and arts community. Former Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.A new report shows child sexual abuse happening here in New Zealand, is not being adressed properly. ECPAT National Director Eleanor Parkes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:17 AM.George Bolt Memorial Drive near Auckland Airport is still blocked following a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. Diversions are in place. Reporter Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Thirty-six thousand workers from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation are walking off the job on Wednesday, after talks with Health NZ broke down this week. RNZ health correspondent Ruth Hill spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand's Erica Fairweather has a shot at another world title following her shock disqualifcation from the 400m freestyle at the Swimming World Championships in Singapore. Audio

7:57 AM.Days after RNZ revealed a baby died after it was given medication at an adult dose by a pharmacy, those in the profession say they are under immense pressure and there's a danger of further terrible… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.Just when you thought the Lord of the Rings product train had run out of steam, Weta workshop has more. Bill Hickman has more. Audio

7:42 AM.A study out of Otago University has found a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles will result in more road injuries. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio